ANIMAL RIGHTS ADVOCATE

Heather Merchant, an animal rights advocate and volunteer at a local no-kill shelter, talks about her work for animals in Wichita, Kansas.

Dianne Waltner, an experienced animal rights advocate and vegan, has been involved in protests in Kansas and on the national level.

It's hard to imagine how puppy mill lobbyists can advocate for mill owners who won't provide the basic necessities of life for their dogs. Animal rights groups and lobbyists are locked in a fight to discredit each other as puppy mill pets continue to die.

Do you know the difference between animal welfare and animal rights?

The Swiss recently rejected the idea of hiring lawyers for wronged animals, but Swiss animal rights laws are among the strictest in the world. Could plants be next?

Animal Liberation Front operates a large and well designed website. It is full of information and free resources for animal rights activists. The ALF website has a database with all the animal rights news from the regular media from 2001 immediately available.

Animal advocates are a motley group with widely divergent opinions. Here is a sampling of influential individuals and couples in the field.

Rue McClanahan was not just an actress, but as an activist who helped organizations that fought against cancer, cruelty against animals, and AIDS. She was a lifelong vegetarian and animal-rights advocate.

Vegetarians, vegans and animal lovers will thank you for your thoughtfulness when you make a holiday gift contribution to an animal rights organization in their name.

Animals can't speak for themselves, that is why it is so important for us as human beings to protect them from harm. Nashville cares for it's critters and there are many ways for you to get involved.

A comparison of current Democratic candidates for President regarding their animal advocacy and human rights records leads me to conclude that Dennis Kucinich is the most promising choice.

Susan is an advocate for Eric Hainstack, a juvenile offender who shot his school principle at the age of 14.

There are five million unwanted dogs waiting for adoption at the ASPCA. Each dog has a story to tell.

I recently tried my hand at cutting meat out of my diet, and the results have only been positive. Considering the ethical implications of eating meat, I don't see going back as an option.

Loaded with style and charisma, I'm talking about Bob Barker, host of The Price is Right, the longest-running game show in history. It is likely that Bob Barker is one of the key reasons for the show's popularity and success.